According to a previous story in The Oregonian, the park was originally slated to open in 2008, but construction was delayed by the area’s environmental constraints and other factors. Ground for the park was broken in March 2012.

"Since 9 a.m., we've probably had about 50 people come through, which is pretty fantastic for a Monday morning," says program specialist Ali Ryan. "It's a brand-new dog park, and being able to experience it for the first time is exciting."

If you bring Fido to The Fields, don’t forget to follow proper dog-park protocol:

When off-leash, make sure your dog stays only within the off-leash area